Dung beetle (Onthophagus binodus)

Onthophagus binodus is one of two species of dung beetle released on New Zealand farms to bury and break down dung.

Rights: Birgit Rhode, Landcare Research

Published: 10 December 2013Size: 477.62 KB

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